Coast Community College District is hiring: .PT Faculty POOL - Library Science i

The Coast Community College District is a multi‑college district that includes Coastline Community College, Golden West College, and Orange Coast College. These institutions offer programs in transfer, general education, occupational/technical education, and student support services, enrolling more than 60,000 students each year in over 300 degree and certificate programs.

Founded in 1947, the district has earned a reputation as a leading community college district in the United States. Governed by a locally elected Board of Trustees, the district serves a diverse population and is committed to equitable outcomes, inclusive practices, and racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic diversity. The district is a Hispanic‑Serving Institution and an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander‑Serving Institution, and partners with organizations such as USC’s Center for Urban Education, Puente, Student Veterans, and GLASA to support community engagement and equity initiatives.

Performance Responsibilities

• Provide quality instruction in accordance with established curriculum and course outlines.
• Create and maintain an environment that emphasizes teaching and learning and encourages free discussion of ideas, interests, and issues.
• Maintain appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics.
• Keep current knowledge in the subject matter areas.
• Fulfill all professional responsibilities of a part‑time/temporary faculty member.
• Teach all scheduled classes, including day, evening, weekend, online, and/or off‑campus courses.
• Maintain accurate records.

Qualifications and Physical Demands

Minimum Qualifications

1. Must satisfy one of the following:
   • Valid California Community College instructor credential appropriate to the subject, issued prior to July 1, 1990; or
   • Master’s degree from an accredited institution in library science, or library and information science; or
   • Combination of education and experience equivalent to the above, with an Application for Equivalency completed.
2. Evidence of sensitivity to, understanding of, and the ability to manage a diverse classroom environment while providing effective instruction to students of varied backgrounds.

Desirable Qualifications

1. Recent community college or lower‑division teaching experience.
2. Expertise and professional experience in the field(s) to be taught.

Conditions of Employment

Employment is part‑time, temporary, and contingent upon verification of employment history, background checks, U.S. work eligibility, and approval by the District Board of Trustees. Hours and effective dates will be arranged with the supervisor. This position is part of a continuous recruitment pool; applications remain in the pool for one year, and candidates will be contacted for interview when needed.

Salary

Salary is based on Lecture Hour Equivalent (LHE) in accordance with the current Part‑Time Faculty Salary Schedule.

Additional Information

Application Requirements

1. Complete online employment application.
2. Current resume or curriculum vitae (PDF recommended).
3. Cover letter (PDF recommended).
4. All unofficial transcripts (PDF recommended); official transcripts required upon hire if selected.
5. Answers to all supplemental questions; provide detailed responses.
6. Application for Equivalency, if applicable.

Application for Equivalency

Candidates not meeting minimum qualifications must submit an Application for Equivalency along with a narrative and supporting documents. Equivalency is reviewed by the committee as needed. Foreign transcripts require U.S. evaluation and translation by a NACES member organization.

Note: J.D. degrees must be earned from an ABA or California Bar Association accredited law school.

Disability Accommodations

If you require accommodation in the application or examination process, contact Human Resources at (714) 438‑4714.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Meet the physical demands required to perform the essential job functions.
• Work environment characteristics applicable to the role.
• Reasonable accommodations available for qualified applicants with disabilities.
• Detailed list of demands available upon request.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Coast Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We employ qualified administrators, managers, faculty, and staff dedicated to student learning and success. The district does not discriminate unlawfully on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or genetic information.

Title IX Resources

Coast Community College District Title IX: https://www.cccd.edu/employees/hr/title9/Pages/Staff-and-Faculty-Resources.aspx

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